Case Studies

Below are examples of some of our projects.

		Project and Uses
Film	Construction Training in East London	Shown in an event in s to showcase training initiative in the lead up to the Olympics Had initial meeting to plan content, style and approach (as with all projects) Set up channels of communication to be used between Flexible Films and client ( as with all projects) Produced release forms for subjects to sign (as with all projects) Filmed construction sites, 3 subjects, a Councillor and areas around Newham Guided team on voice-over script writing Recorded voice-over Given brief on written information needed for inclusion Filmed specific montage sequences in which to include text information Produced a paper edit for the team to view and feedback on Worked with a musician on scoring a soundtrack for the film After feedback of draft version, made suggested changes and Mastered film Ensured all organisations and subjects were credited correctly (as with all projects) Arranged for duplication of 50 DVDs of the finished film and delivered DV Master
Client	London Borough of Newham
Duration	3 weeks
		Project and Uses
Film	A Day at the Premises	Business Promo for website to illustrate studio facilities and client satisfaction Agreed on what areas to include, sequences to film and content of interviews Discussed what style would best reflect the Premises image Spent 7 hours at the studios filming Talking Head interviews and sequences Showed managers the first edit They suggested some changes – different music, telephone call at end of film and session times Changes were made and agreed Uploaded film to Premises Youtube channel
Client	The Premises Recording Studios
Duration	2 weeks
		Project and Uses
Film	Strengthening Communities	Purchased equipment & trained 6 families to film themselves during a parenting programme. Used as a learning Resource. Agreed Flexible Films would act as project managers and worked out structure of project. Taught subjects how to use camera and guided them on content of interviews Met families every month to collect and view tapes – some were in Manchester, Liverpool and Bradford Logged and transcribed all tapes as project developed – 40 hours of footage in total Edited a 20-minute version for REF’s AGM in June 2006 Edited a 35-minute film when all subjects had completed the course Subtitled entire film
Client	Racial Equality Foundation
Duration	9 months
		Project and Uses
Film	Keeping The Silence	Fiction film used in training to illustrate the grooming process. Wrote script based on Sam Warner’s theories Made appropriate changes to script from Sam’s feedback Advertised for, auditioned and cast 3 actors Drew a storyboard and prepared for filming Held rehearsals before filming Dressed set for film Directed and filmed a 2 day shoot Edited footage into a 12 minute film with text, music and time-lapse photography
Client	Sam Warner – Psychologist
Duration	3 months
		Project and Uses
Film	Working in Public Protection	Used both in UK and overseas as a recruitment tool. The film is shown to new staff as an introduction to the different departments. Wrote a presentation script with Steve Miller- Head of Public Protection Filmed Steve talking to camera, at work and around town Filmed areas around Newham Edited new footage using the timeline from last Newham Public Protection film made in November 2005 We had already produced a film focusing on 6 departments of Public Protection and this was re-edited with the new footage We had previously liased with 6 departments, arranged the filming schedule, identified subjects and sequences to film
Client	Newham Public Protection Dept
Duration	1 month
		Project and Uses
Film	Seven Minutes	Music Video Met with Marc Lopatin (Producer) to discuss content of film Visited Bradley’s Spanish bar to recce the location Met with actors before filming to discuss storyline and filming day Drew up a production schedule for the 5 hour shoot Filmed and directed actors in Tottenham Court Rd Set up lighting equipment, camera and monitor Directed 2 main actors Directed 20 extras to sing in time, dance and act Edited first draft to show to Marc Marc came to our premises for 4 hours to make detailed changes
Client	Subterranean Highs
Duration	2 weeks
		Project and Uses
Film	Newham at Work	A re-edit of 2 films into 1 for screening at the end of year conference Met with Kerri Simpkins (Newham Business Improvement & Quality officer) who instructed which parts of the 2 films we had produced in 2004 she wanted in the new 10-minute version Re-edited the films following Kerri’s instructions
Client	Newham Housing Dept
Duration	2 days
		Project and Uses
Film	User Feedback at SAH 03	Interviewed users giving feedback about health care services in East London. This was an event-recording project only Filmed conference workshops and participants Interviewed participants about their health care experiences Logged tapes and transcribed key points
Client	Social Action for Health
Duration	3 hours
		Project and Uses
Film	Creativity in Newham	Well Made 05 event to publicise the 7 creative agencies featured. Liased with 7 creative agencies in Newham and allocated subjects to film Filmed and interviewed 7 local artists, the area and agencies Sent draft DVDs to all agencies asking for their feedback Once agencies, Newham Council and Jess Tyrell (Germination) had fed back, made recommended changes to the edit
Client	Germination
Duration	1 month
		Project and Uses
Film	My Experience of CPA	Supervised mental health Film Group in producing a 20-minute film about CPA. Allocated roles for members Discussed ideas and planned schedule with members making them aware of deadlines Guided members on interviewing, themes of questions and getting the best out of subjects Taught members how to film sequences in a traditional documentary style Taught members how to make use of natural and incidental light Prepared members for filming, they did all the filming themselves using their own broadcast filming equipment Guided members on logging tapes and transcribing interviews Taught members how to plan a paper edit Edited the footage with direction from members
Client	Oxleas NHS Trust
Duration	2 months
		Project and Uses
Film	London to St. Ives	A family film documenting their move from London to Cambridgeshire. Filmed the family moving from their house is East London to St.Ives Filmed children on their last day at school Interviewed family members about their move Edited footage into a 15-minute film
Client	David Green
Duration	2 days
		Project and Uses
Film	It’s a Carer’s Life	Used to promote staff awareness on carer’s issues. Met groups before filming to discuss film-making process Filmed 2 Carers talking about their experiences Filmed 2 Carers groups, the Newham area and subjects doing daily activities Filmed 2 Carers at home doing carer’s duties Edited film using ideas from the group Showed draft film to Carer’s group for feedback Carer’s Group requested an add-on at the end with words to convey main messages Requested text was added with a split screen of group (to make it more visually interesting)
Client	Newham Social Services
Duration	1 month
		Project and Uses
Film	This is How We Do It	Public Information Video shown to residents to show what staff do behind the scenes. Met with Sandra Spalding (Re-Housing Settlement Officer) to discuss content and objectives of the film. Wrote a script with Sandra who presented the film at the beginning and the end. Filmed Sandra presenting Interviewed and filmed 9 professionals talking about their roles on the estate Filmed around the Brooks Estate Presented a paper edit of film before starting the edit Showed Sandra 1st draft who was very happy with this version Arranged for 300 DVD and 50 VHS duplications for residents on the estate
Client	Newham Housing Dept
Duration	15 days
		Project and Uses
Film	Portraits of Recovery	Taught 17 mental health users to produce, film and direct a 20-minute film. Provided Oxleas with 3 service packages to consider A package was agreed for Flexible Films to work for 8 months enabling members to film and direct a 25 minute film for a local World Mental Health Day event Flexible Films helped the group purchase broadcast quality filming equipment 17 members were trained in all areas of production – members planned, filmed and directed Flexible Films regularly met and fed back the progress to staff Guided members on themes, approaches and styles of filming Encouraged members to work together as a team Taught members how to transcribe and log their footage Showed members how to select the relevant material and produce a paper edit Edited the film following members’ paper edit and directions Edited members’ stills photography into the film The group recieved the Oxleas Recognition Awards for Best Practice and were runners-up in the Health and Social Care Awards in 2005 The film was also screened several times on The Community Channel
Client	Oxleas NHS Trust
Duration	8 months
		Project and Uses
Film	Moving On	Documentary following 3 survivors of abuse. Film is used to train staff and inspire survivors. Met with Manchester Survivors’ Group History project to discuss issues that needed to be raised in the documentary Met with subjects to put them at ease – we needed to be very sensitive as it was the first time some of the subjects had talked so openly about their childhood experiences Explained to the subjects the film-making process Filmed 3 subjects talking about their experiences Filmed subjects with friends, family, walking and doing activities Mastered film after all subjects and MSGHP had viewed and agreed to it
Client	Manchester Survivors Group History Project
Duration	5 weeks
		Project and Uses
Film	Smiths Point Renovation	A film for Council residents as they prepared for the renovation of their tower block. Filmed organisations related to project i.e. Mullaleys Building Contractors, CHA Attended a local residents meeting to explain film project Interviewed and filmed local residents discussing their hopes and concerns Filmed Newham workers Filmed in and around the estate Presented a paper edit before editing started Edited to a 20-minute informational film with contact details of all departments
Client	Newham Housing Department
Duration	3 weeks